REGISTERED NURSE RN - EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT

Reports to : Director, Emergency DepartmentPosition Supervises : N / AJob Summary : Responsible for providing direct nursing care to assigned patients.

The Registered Nurse's responsibilities include, but are not limited to utilization of the nursing process in the provision of care, communicating with all members of the health care team to assure patient goals are being met and coordinated, providing excellent customer service while supporting the patients and families physical and emotional health.

Education Minimum : Graduate of a Registered Nurse Program Preferred : Bachelor Degree in NursingRegistration / Certification / Licensure : Current PA RN license, Healthcare Provider CPR, and Act 33 / 73 clearances.

ACLS and PALS required within one year of hire / transfer.Preferred : ITLSExperience Minimum : One year Med / Surg RN experience or six months prior Emergency Department / Prehospital experience in a clinical role (i.

e Emergency Care Tech, Advanced Emergency Care Tech, EMT, Paramedic, etc.). Preferred : RN with two years of Step-Down / Telemetry experience or one year Emergency Department / Critical Care experienceOther Requirements : Comprehensive Crisis Management per policyStatus : Non-ExemptPhysical Requirements : The following frequency definitions apply to all Physical Requirements unless otherwise noted : Occasional : (0-1 / 3 of day , 0 - 2.

5 hrs / day, 1 - 4 reps / hr)Frequent : (1 / 3 -2 / 3 of day , 2.5 - 5.5 hrs / day, 5 -24 reps / hr)Constant : (>

2 / 3rd of day , >

5.5 hrs / day, >

24 reps / hr)NOTE : An asterisk (*) indicates that the item is an essential function.Non-Material Handling Standing

Remaining on one's feet in an upright position remaining stationary - CONSTANT Walking

Remaining upright on one's feet, and moving about - CONSTANT Sitting

Body remains in a seated position - FREQUENT Stooping

To bend the body downward and forward by bending the spine at the waist - FREQUENT Bending

To flex the upper body forward - FREQUENT Twisting

To rotate the upper body forward - FREQUENT Climbing

To move the body in any direction on equipment or structures that do not include stairs or ladders - OCCASIONAL Ladders - To ascend and descend ladders - N / A Stairs

To ascend and descend stairs - OCCASIONAL Kneeling

To move the body downwards and come to rest on both hands and both knees - OCCASIONAL Squatting

To move the body downwards by bending both knees - OCCASIONAL Crouching

To bend the body forward and downward by bending the spine and the legs - OCCASIONAL Crawling - To move the body forward or backwards on hands and knees - N / A Reaching Horizontal

To extend the arms and hands outward, remaining under shoulder height - OCCASIONAL Reaching Overhead

To extend the arms and hands up and out over shoulder height - OCCASIONAL Grasping

Using functional gripping of the hand to handle an object - CONSTANT Finger Manipulation

To manipulate objects with the use of fingers - FREQUENT Seeing

Using visual feedback to accomplish a task or activity - CONSTANT Hearing

Using sound feedback to accomplish a task or activity - CONSTANT Repetitive Upper Extremity Use - Using the arms and / or hands continuously or more than 2 / 3 of the total time - N / A Repetitive Lower Extremity Use - Using the legs and / or feet continuously or more than 2 / 3 of the total time - N / AMaterial Handling Pushing

To exert a force upon an object in order to move it in a certain direction Pushing refers to moving an object away from the person OCCASIONAL 20# - 50# Pulling

To exert a force upon an object in order to move it in a certain direction Pulling refers to moving an object towards the person OCCASIONAL 20# - 50# Lift

Floor to Waist OCCASIONAL 20# - 50# Lift

Waist to shoulder OCCASIONAL 20# - 50# Lift

Shoulder to overhead OCCASIONAL Up to 20# Carrying

To transport an object or article using the arms or hands (>

10 feet) OCCASIONAL Up to 20#Environmental Factors Working alone - N / A Working in cramped quarters - N / A Constant interruptions - CONSTANT Working with hands in water

FREQUENT Use of power tools - N / A Working on ladders / scaffolding - N / A Exposure to vibration - OCCASIONAL Exposure to dust

OCCASIONAL Exposure to noise (constant)

OCCASIONAL Exposure to electrical energy (outlets, etc)

OCCASIONAL Exposure to temperature changes (heat, cold, humidity), that require special clothing - N / A Exposure to slippery walking surfaces

OCCASIONAL Exposure to solvents, grease, oils

OCCASIONAL Exposure to radiant energy, ie computer terminal (more than 4 hours per shift) - CONSTANT Working with bloodborne pathogens - FREQUENT